Bill > AJR98

This resolution proclaims October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in Wisconsin, highlighting the significant historical and cultural contributions of Filipino Americans. The resolution notes the first documented Filipino landing in the United States occurred in October 1587 in California, with the first permanent settlement established in 1763 in Louisiana. It emphasizes that Filipino Americans are the third-largest Asian American and Pacific Islander group in the U.S., with approximately 4,600,000 people nationwide and over 22,000 in Wisconsin. The resolution acknowledges the Filipino American community's rapid growth of 78% since 2000 and their extensive contributions to American society, including service in the U.S. Armed Forces (with 250,000 Filipinos fighting in World War II) and achievements in diverse fields such as agriculture, healthcare, arts, education, science, and technology. The proclamation aims to promote understanding and appreciation of Filipino American history and culture, recognizing that their roles have been historically overlooked in U.S. historical narratives, and seeks to commemorate their arrival and contributions more than 425 years after their first documented presence in the country.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr98